NiQuitin Lozenge 2mg (72 Original)
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NiQuitin CQ 2mg Lozenge Original are suitable for smokers who have their first cigarette of the day more than 30 minutes after waking up.
NiQuitin CQ Lozenge is a stop smoking aid: Stopping smoking straightaway is best for your health but if you are not able to you can also use the lozenges to help you cut down before stopping or to help you stop smoking for short periods of time.
NiQuitin CQ Lozenge can be used for:
- Stopping smoking straightaway
- Cutting down before stopping smoking
- Stopping smoking for short periods of time
NiQuitin CQ Lozenge work by replacing some of the nicotine you are used to getting from cigarettes. It is the nicotine in cigarettes that can make you physically addicted to them. This type of treatment is called Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). NiQuitin Lozenges contain a nicotine resin and when sucked, nicotine is released slowly from the resin and absorbed through the lining of the mouth. This nicotine relieves some of the unpleasant symptoms, such as feeling ill or irritable, that smokers often feel when they try to give up or when they are in situations where they cannot have a cigarette. The nicotine can also reduce your cravings for a cigarette and help you to resist the urge to smoke.
- Because NiQuitin Lozenges do not contain the tar, carbon monoxide or other toxins in cigarette smoke, they do not have the health dangers of tobacco.
NiQuitin CQ Lozenge come in two strengths, each strength comes in its own pack:
- NiQuitin CQ 2 mg Lozenge which is for smokers who have their first cigarette of the day more than 30 minutes after waking up
- NiQuitin CQ 4 mg Lozenge is available for people who usually have their first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up
If possible, NiQuitin Lozenge should be used with a stop smoking behavioural support programme. Behavioural therapy, advice and support will normally improve your success rate.
NiQuitin Lozenges:If you think you can stop smoking straightaway then you should. However, if you feel this is too big a step, then you may wish to try cutting down the amount of cigarettes you smoke as a first step before stopping completely.
How to use NiQuitin Lozenges: Put one lozenge in your mouth and periodically move it from one side of your mouth to the other, until it has completely dissolved. This should take 20 to 30 minutes
- Do not chew the lozenge or swallow it whole
- You should not eat or drink while a lozenge is in your mouth as this may reduce the absorption of the nicotine
- Do not use more than 15 lozenges a day
If you feel you need to use the lozenges for longer than 9 months (3 months for 12-17 years olds), you should talk to a healthcare professional.
- NiQuitin Lozenges are not suitable for children under 12 or Non-Smokers
Directions for Adults 18 years and over:
Stopping smoking straightaway: It is important that you make every effort to stop smoking completely if you are trying to give up straightaway. However, if you do smoke a cigarette while you are using NRT, you should continue your quit attempt but talking to a healthcare professional may help.
For the first 6 weeks use at least 9 NiQuitin Lozenges a day (maximum 15) and take one lozenge every 1-2 hours when you have an urge to smoke. You should then gradually reduce the number of lozenges you use by taking one lozenge every 2-4 hours during weeks 7-9 and one lozenge every 4-8 hours during weeks 10-12. To help you stay smoke free you can then take 1-2 lozenges a day but only when you have a very strong urge to smoke.
Once you are using only 1-2 NiQuitin Lozenges a day, try to stop using them altogether. However, you may occasionally feel a sudden craving to smoke, even a long time after you've given up, and you can take a lozenge if this happens.
Cutting down before stopping smoking: If stopping smoking straightaway is too big a step for you, you can try cutting down the number of cigarettes you smoke first.
When you feel an urge to smoke, use a NiQuitin Lozenges instead of a cigarette. Cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke each day by as many as possible. If you have not been able to cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke each day after 6 weeks, talk to a healthcare professional.
As soon as you feel able, you should give up cigarettes completely. Follow the instructions for stopping smoking straightaway given above. Do this as soon as possible. If you have not been able to make a quit attempt within 6 months of starting to use the lozenges, speak to a healthcare professional.
Stopping smoking for short periods of time: NiQuitin Lozenges can help you manage your cravings so you can refrain from smoking in situations where it should be avoided
- Where your secondhand smoke may damage others e.g. around children
- Where smoking is not allowed e.g. on a flight or hospital stay
- When smoking should be avoided e.g. before surgery
If you feel an urge to smoke, have a NiQuitin Lozenges instead of a cigarette. This will help you manage your cravings. Continue to use one lozenge every 1 to 2 hours during the period when you are not allowed to smoke.
As soon as you feel able, you should give up cigarettes completely. If you have not been able to make a quit attempt 6 months after starting to use the lozenges, you should get advice from a healthcare professional.
Directions for young people aged 12 to 17 years old: You should follow the instructions above for stopping smoking straightaway, but you should not use the lozenges for longer than 12 weeks. Use at least 9 lozenges a day (maximum 15) for the first 6 weeks then gradually reduce the number of lozenges you use before stopping completely. If you think you may need to use NiQuitin Lozenges for longer than 12 weeks, or if you are not ready to stop smoking straightaway, get advice from a healthcare professional.
- Do not exceed the stated dose
If you are worried that you may start smoking again, or are finding it difficult to stop using NRT completely, talk to a healthcare professional. If you do start to smoke again, they can advise you on how to get the best results from further courses of NRT.
If you take more than the recommended number of NiQuitin Lozenges you may start to feel sick, dizzy and unwell. Stop using and get immediate medical advice from a doctor or hospital casualty department. If possible show them the packet or leaflet in your own product.
Each NiQuitin 4 mg Lozenges contains the active ingredient: 4 mg Nicotine in the form of a resin complex (nicotine polacrilex 22.2 mg).
Each NiQuitin 2 mg Lozenges contains the active ingredient: 2 mg Nicotine in the form of a resin complex (nicotine polacrilex 11.1mg).
Each NiQuitin Pre-Quit Lozenges contains the active ingredient: 4mg Nicotine in the form of a resin complex (nicotine polacrilex 22.2mg).
NiQuitin Original Lozenges also contain: Mannitol (E 421), sodium alginate, xanthan gum, potassium bicarbonate, calcium polycarbophil, sodium carbonate, aspartame (E 951), magnesium stearate and mint flavour.
NiQuitin Mint Lozenges also contain: Mannitol (E 421), sodium alginate, xanthan gum, potassium bicarbonate, calcium polycarbophil, sodium carbonate, aspartame (E 951), magnesium stearate and spearmint flavour.
Do not use NiQuitin Lozenges if you are:
- Allergic to nicotine or any of the other ingredients
- A Non-Smoker or under the age of 12 years
There are no health benefits to smoking: It is always better to give up smoking and using NRT can help. In general any possible side effects associated with NRT are far outweighed by the well established dangers of continuing to smoke.
If you are in hospital because of a heart attack, severe heart rhythm disturbances or a stroke you should try to quit smoking without using NRT unless your doctor tells you to use it. Once you are discharged from hospital, you can use NRT as normal.
If you have diabetes you should monitor your blood sugar levels more often than usual when starting NiQuitin Lozenges as you may find your insulin/medication requirements alter.
If you have had allergic reactions that involve swelling of the lips, face and throat (angioedema) or itchy skin rash (urticaria), using NRT can sometimes trigger this type of reaction.
Get help and advice from a healthcare professional before taking NiQuitin Lozenges if you have:
- Serious liver or kidney disease because you may be more prone to side effects
- Uncontrolled, overactive thyroid gland or phaeochromocytoma (a tumour of the adrenal gland that can affect blood pressure) — your doctor will have told you this — because nicotine may make your symptoms worse.
- Stomach/duodenal ulcers or inflammation of the oesophagus (the passage between the mouth and stomach) because swallowing nicotine can make your symptoms worse. Some people have reported getting mouth ulcers. If your symptoms do get worse you should talk to your doctor and you might want to use a non-oral format of NRT instead e.g. patches.
If you are pregnant or breast feeding: it is best if you can give up smoking without the use of NRT. However, it is better to stop smoking using NRT than, to continue smoking.
If you are pregnant: smoking during pregnancy has risks such as poor growth of your baby before birth, premature birth or stillbirth. Stopping smoking is the best way to improve both your health and that of your baby and the earlier you stop smoking the better.
Ideally, if you are pregnant you should stop smoking without using NRT. However, if you have tried and this hasn't worked, NRT may be recommended to help you stop smoking. This is because it is better for your developing baby than if you carry on smoking. The decision to use NRT should be made as early on in your pregnancy as possible and you should aim to use it for only, 2-3 months. Remember, the most important thing is to stop smoking.
Products that are taken intermittently, such as lozenges, may be preferable to nicotine patches. However, patches may be preferred if you have nausea or sickness.
If you are breast feeding: Tobacco smoke causes breathing difficulties and other problems in babies and children. If you need to use NRT to help you quit, the amount of nicotine your baby may receive is much smaller and less harmful than breathing in second hand smoke. It is best to use NRT products that are taken intermittently (e.g. gum or lozenge, rather than patches) and to breast feed just before you take the product. This helps your baby to get the smallest amount of nicotine possible.
Other things you may need to know about NiQuitin Lozenges:
Sodium: Each lozenge contains about 15 mg sodium and the maximum daily dose of NiQuitin Lozenges (15 lozenges) contains 225 mg sodium.
- The maximum daily dose may be harmful if you are on a low sodium diet
Phenylketonuria: NiQuitin Lozenges contain aspartame, a source of phenylalanine which maybe harmful to you if you suffer from phenylketonuria.
Children under 12 years: Doses of nicotine that may be used by smoking adults are not suitable for small children who are more susceptible to its effects. Severe toxicity can be fatal. Make sure you keep nicotine containing products out of the reach and sight of children at all times.
Giving up smoking and other medicines: Stopping smoking may alter the effect of other medicines you may be taking. If you have any questions or concerns about this, talk to a healthcare professional.
Transferred dependence: Some people worry that they will quit smoking but become dependent on the nicotine lozenges. This is very rare, and if it did happen, it is less harmful to you than continuing to smoke, and an easier habit to break.
At the recommended doses NiQuitin Lozenges have not been found to cause any serious side effects:
Stopping smoking itself can cause some symptoms such as dizziness, headache, sleep disturbance, cough and cold-like symptoms. Symptoms such as depression, irritability, anxiety and insomnia may also be related to withdrawal symptoms associated with giving up smoking.
Side effects of the nicotine in all NRT products are similar to those you might get from the nicotine in cigarettes, and are more likely the more nicotine you take. They include feeling/being sick, hiccups, burping, wind, feeling bloated, diarrhoea, constipation, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth/throat/lips, sore throat, mouth irritation, ulcers in/around mouth, indigestion, heartburn.
Less common side effects areIf you have had allergic reactions that involve swelling of the lips, face and throat (angioedema) or itchy skin rash (urticaria), using NRT can sometimes trigger this type of reaction. bad dreams, restlessness, lethargy, alertness, migraine, bad breath, increase in saliva, shortness of breath, tight chest, chest pain, stomach pains, changes in appetite, taste changes, rash, itchy skin, hot flushes and feeling unwell.
None of the above side effects are usually serious, and often wear off after a few days' treatment. If they are troublesome and do not improve, or if you experience any other unwanted effects, stop using the lozenges and tell a healthcare professional.
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